The Mediterranean has become a year-round cruising destination
2026-08-31Explora Journeys hadn’t intended to cruise the Mediterranean in winter, but the luxury line needed to redeploy a ship away from the Middle East due to the Iran war. And even though sales for the winter Med cruises launched just seven months before the first departure, bookings were brisk, said Chris Austin, Explora’s president of North America. […]
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Insider Tips for Getting the Right Room at a Luxury Hotel
2026-08-31Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Insider Tips for Getting the Right Room at a Luxury Hotel The most expensive room in a hotel is not necessarily the one that will provide the best stay. A larger suite can overlook a noisy pool. A coveted top-floor room may sit beneath the […]
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Insider Tips for Knowing What to Book Early, and What Can Wait
2026-08-24Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations The advice to “book early” sounds sensible, but it is not especially useful. How early? Which parts of the trip? And what happens when committing too soon leaves an itinerary filled with expensive reservations that no longer fit together? Exceptional trips are rarely planned by […]
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The Best (and Worst) Cruise Ship Cabins for Every Type of Traveler
2026-08-24Find the perfect cabin for your next sailing. Along with choosing where to sail, what ship to board and how many nights to spend at sea, determining which cruise ship cabin to stay in is a crucial part of planning a vacation at sea. Before you make a decision, check out the best and worst […]
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The Souvenir You Make Yourself
2026-08-24Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations Most souvenirs begin at the end of an experience. They are selected after the museum visit, placed beside the register at a hotel or discovered during a final walk through town. Their purpose is to carry a little of the destination home, although the connection […]
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How to Pick a Cruise Travel Advisor
2026-08-17Consider using a planner for your next vacation at sea. If you’ve ever planned a cruise, you know there are plenty of moving parts. First, you’ll need to decide where you want to go. Next, you’ll choose which cruise line or ship is best for you, followed by the right cabin option and the ideal shore excursions. If […]
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Make Some Waves This Summer
2026-08-11Fontainebleau Las Vegas is giving travelers one more reason to plan their next escape. Become a Fontainebleau Rewards member and save up to 35% off your next stay, while non-Fontainebleau Rewards members save up to 20% off. Make the most of your stay with a daily $50 resort credit to indulge in dining, pools, […]
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The Americas Are Now HX Expeditions’ Largest Source Market
2026-08-10The Americas are now the largest source market for HX Expeditions, the company announced today. Founded in Norway and headquartered in London, the expedition cruise company has historically drawn the majority of its guests from Europe. From 2024 to the first half of 2026, the Americas grew from HX’s third-largest source market to its largest. The […]
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4 Top River Cruise Lines for Foodies
2026-08-10Indulge in mouthwatering meals on these food-focused river cruises. For food enthusiasts, the quality of the cuisine on a ship can make or break a cruise vacation. Luckily, river cruises are famous for their gourmet dining venues and fresh ingredients that offer a true taste of each region along the way. Whether you’re looking for light, […]
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The Journey Has a View Again
2026-08-10Richard Shane Founder and CEO The World’s Greatest Vacations For much of modern travel, movement became the part to minimize. The fastest flight, the shortest connection and the quickest route from terminal to hotel were considered signs of a well-planned journey. Distance was something to overcome before the experience could begin. Train travel offers […]
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